Panasonic Sdr H79 Operating Instructions Manual

							Operating Instructions
SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera
Model No.SDR-H79P
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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 For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/c ontactinfo
until 
2009/ 3/13
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Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the 
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will 
bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the 
right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the 
underside of your camera. Be sure to  retain 
this manual  as your convenient camera 
information source.
Safety Precautions
The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND 
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE 
APPARATUS.
≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN 
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK 
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS 
AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the 
power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To  completely disconnect this apparatus from the 
AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
Date of Purchase 
Dealer Purchased From 
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No. 
Model No.    
Serial No.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of 
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the 
product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION:
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential inst allation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not install ed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, wh ich can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct t he interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
≥ Consult the dealer or an experienc ed radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:  To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions  and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to 
computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved  by the party responsible for compliance could 
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: SDR-H79P
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Cons umer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful in terference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation.
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Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with 
water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with  your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly 
with water, and then consult a doctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60  oC (140 oF) or incinerate.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the 
AC outlet configuration.
≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the 
voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC 
cord set.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have  purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information 
on how to recycle this battery.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS:  ATTENTION:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully 
before using the unit. Follow the safety 
instructions on the unit and the applicable safety 
instructions listed below. Keep these operating 
instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as  radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  polarized or grounding-ty pe plug. A polarized 
plug has two blades with one wider than the 
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades 
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade 
or the third prong are provided for your 
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into 
your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on  or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit 
from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified  by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, 
stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a 
cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from 
tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning  storms or when unused for long periods of 
time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service  personnel. Servicing is required when the 
apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is 
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD  ... Your camera 
and power supply should not be exposed to 
rain or moisture. Do not connect the power 
supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. 
Your camera has been designed for outdoor 
use, however it is not designed to sustain 
direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, 
sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or 
even a cup of coffee. This action could 
permanently damage the internal parts of your 
camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this 
unit. There are no user serviceable parts 
inside. Unplug your camera from the power 
supply before cleaning.
≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS 
CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG 
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO 
HANDLE THE SD CARD.
≥ DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS 
INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE 
ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT 
TYPE.
≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN 
OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO 
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE  ... Such 
as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next 
to a heater, etc... This action could 
permanently damage the internal parts of your 
camera.
≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN 
TEMPERATURE  ... If the unit is suddenly 
moved from a cold place to a warm place, 
moisture may form on the HDD and inside the 
unit.
≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE 
POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT 
IN USE.
≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA  ... Store and 
handle your camera in a manner that will not 
subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid 
shaking and striking). Your camera contains a 
sensitive pick-up dev ice which could be 
damaged by improper handling or storage. CARE
≥
TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA  ... Do not use 
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning 
your camera body.
≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the 
surface of the lens with your hand. Use a 
commercial camera lens solution and lens 
paper when cleaning the lens. Improper 
cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR 
CAMERA  ... Before handling your camera, 
make sure your hands and face are free from 
any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, 
as it may damage the finish.
-If you see this symbol-
∫ Indemnity concerning recording 
content
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for 
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or 
defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable 
media.
IMPORTANT
∫Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can 
be used for your personal entertainment only. 
Under copyright laws, other materials cannot 
be used without obtaining permission from 
the holders of the copyrights.
∫Cards that you can use with this 
unit
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have 
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory 
Card Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 22 for more details on SD cards.
WARNING
CAUTION
Information on Disposal in other Countries 
outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the 
European Union.
If you wish to discard this 
product, please contact your 
local authorities or dealer and 
ask for the correct method of 
disposal.
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∫For the purposes of these 
operating instructions
≥SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are 
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, 
for example:  l00
∫ Licenses
≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥ U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 
7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.
This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents 
and other intellectual property rights. Use of 
this copyright protection technology must be 
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for 
home and other limited viewing uses only 
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. 
Reverse engineering or disassembly is 
prohibited.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ Microsoft
®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, 
DirectDraw®, DirectSound® and DirectX® are 
either registered trademarks or trademarks of 
the Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with 
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥ IBM, PC/AT and PowerPC are registered 
trademarks of International Business Machines 
Corporation of the U.S.
≥ Intel
®, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the 
Intel Corporation in the United States and other 
countries.
≥ YouTube and the YouTube logo are the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of 
YouTube LLC.
≥ Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the 
United States and/or other countries.
≥ Other names of systems and products 
mentioned in these instructions are usually the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the 
manufacturers who developed the system or 
product concerned.
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Accessories................................................... 10
Quick Guide................................................... 11
Preparation
Before using
[1]Parts identification and handling .....  13
[2] Power supply .....................................  16
Charging the battery ............................  16
Inserting the battery .............................  17
Charging time and recordable time .....  18
Connecting to the AC outlet.................  19
[3] About HDD and SD cards .................  20
About SD cards ...................................  21
HDD handling ......................................  23
Access lamp ........................................  23
[4] Inserting/removing an SD card ........  24
Setup
[1]Turning the unit on/off
Selecting a mode ...............................  25
[2] Using the menu screen .....................  26
Language selection .............................  27
Menu list ..............................................  27
[3] Setting date and time ........................  29
World time setting (Displaying the time 
of the travel destination) ......................  30
[4] Adjusting LCD monitor .....................  31
Recording
Recording (Basic)
[1]Before recording................................  32
Intelligent auto mode ...........................  32
[2] Recording motion pictures ...............  34
Record motion picture to be uploaded 
to YouTube ..........................................  35
Recording modes and recordable 
time ......................................................  36
[3] Recording still pictures.....................  37
Number of pixels..................................  38
[4] Recording functions..........................  39
Zoom in/out function ............................  39
Recording yourself...............................  40
Quick start ...........................................  40
Optical image stabilizer function ..........  41
Recording (Advanced)
[1]Recording functions of operation 
icons ...................................................  42
Operation icons ...................................  43
Backlight compensation/Fade/Help 
mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/
PRE-REC/Face detection/Self-timer
[2] Recording functions of menus ........  48
Menus .................................................  48
Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/
Guideline/Auto slow shutter
[3] Manual recording functions .............  50
Scene mode ........................................  51
Manual focus adjustment ....................  51
White balance .....................................  52
Manual shutter speed/aperture 
adjustment...........................................  53
Playback
Playback
[1]Motion picture playback ...................  54
[2] Still picture playback ........................  57
Editing
[1]Deleting scenes/files.........................  59
Deleting scenes/files one at a time .....  59
Deleting multiple scenes/files ..............  59
Deleting the copied scenes 
collectively ...........................................  60
[2] Editing scenes ...................................  61
[3] Using playlists ...................................  64
Creating a new playlist ........................  64
Editing a playlist ..................................  65
[4] Editing still pictures ..........................  67
Media management
[1]HDD and SD card management .......  71
Formatting HDD ..................................  71
Displaying HDD information ................  71
Formatting an SD card ........................  71
With other products
[1]Playback on TV..................................  72
Contents
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
With a PC
Others
[2] With a DVD burner .............................  74
Connecting this unit to the DVD 
burner ..................................................  75
DVD COPY function ............................  76
FAVORITE SCENES function..............  77
Notes for copying data to discs using 
the DVD burner....................................  79
Playing back a disc inserted in 
the DVD burner....................................  80
[3] With other video devices ..................  81
Recording (dubbing) images onto other 
video devices .......................................  81
[4] With a printer (PictBridge) ................  82
With a PC
Before using
[1]What you can do with a PC...............  84
[2] Operating environment .....................  85
End User License Agreement..............  87
Setup
[1]Installation..........................................  88
Installing VideoCam Suite ...................  88
Uninstalling the software .....................  89
[2] Connection and recognition .............  90
About the PC display ...........................  90
To disconnect USB cable safely ..........  91
Using software
[1]Using VideoCam Suite ......................  92
Reading the operating instructions of 
the software .........................................  92
DVD COPY function ............................  92
Upload to YouTube ..............................  93
Using a Macintosh
[1]If using a Macintosh ..........................  94
Others
Indications
[1]Indications..........................................  95
[2] Messages ...........................................  98
Helpful hints
[1]Functions that cannot be used 
simultaneously ................................  100
[2] Troubleshooting ..............................  101
Cautions for use ......................................... 106
Explanation of terms ..................................109 Specifications ..............................................111
Number of recordable pictures ..........  114
Optional accessories ................................. 115
Accessory Order Form (For USA and 
Puerto Rico Customers) ....................  116
Request for Service Notice (USA and 
Puerto Rico Only) ....................................... 117
Limited Warranty (United States and 
Puerto Rico) ................................................ 118
Customer Services Directory 
(United States and Puerto Rico)................ 119
Index ............................................................ 120
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía 
española para el uso rápido ...................... 121
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Battery pack
VW-VBG070AV cable
K2KC4CB00022
≥ The battery is not charged. Be sure to charge the 
battery before using this unit. ( l16)
AC adaptor
VSK0697 USB cable
K1HA05AD0005
AC cable
K2CA2CA00029 or
K2CA2CA00025 CD-ROM
LSFT0771
DC cable
K2GJ2DC00015
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